Fact Check: Can Free Fire players be banned for account trading?

Modified Oct 17, 2024 19:13 IST

Will account trading get you banned in Free Fire? — Account Trading is a common practice that many players unfortunately resort to (Image via Sportskeeda)

Many gamers look for a buyer for their Free Fire ID. Without a doubt, after collecting numerous in-game cosmetics and rare items, their profile becomes a precious and much-desired commodity that could get them lucrative money. However, if you are looking forward to trading your FF profile, you should reconsider it since numerous scammers can deceive you.

Furthermore, developer Garena's take on trading a Free Fire profile is also a matter you should consider, and this article discusses the same.

Disclaimer: Free Fire is banned in India. Readers in the region are advised against playing the game. They can instead play Free Fire Max, an India-exclusive and legal variant.

What are the consequences of buying or selling a Free Fire profile?

Here is the exact stance that developers have on account trading (Image via Garena)

Garena has a strict policy against those who try to trade their Free Fire account. Those caught in such conduct can face a penalty, such as a permanent ban.

The game's official website states that "exchanging or selling your Free Fire Game account is a direct violation of our Terms of Service (article 6, paragraph 6.2)." Furthermore, it declares if a player is found involved in such activity, they can be permanently banned.

Why are players not allowed to trade their Free Fire account?

Owing to countless reasons, the developer doesn't allow players to trade their Free Fire ID. For starters, every profile is for a player's personal use; therefore, sharing, lending, or gifting their ID violates Garena's terms of use and privacy policy.

Moreover, there's a possibility that parties involved in such affairs can get duped of their money. Furthermore, one can't be certain that either person involved in the trade is trustworthy since this transaction lies beyond the surveillance of any institution.

Lastly, there's also a possibility that the one who sells their account will never stop using it.

Due to these reasons and to preserve a healthy gaming environment, Garena doesn't allow players to trade their Free Fire account.

Penalties for violating other Free Fire terms of use

Policy aginst abuse of Free Fire (Image via Garena)

These are the penalties that players will most likely face if they violate the various terms of usage of Free Fire:

Use of unauthorized programs: Permanent suspension.
Modifying, tampering, and editing the Game Client, Servers, or Game Data, and Hacking apps: Permanent account ban.
Verbal abuse related to race or sexual orientation: Permanent ban.
Bug abuse: Account suspension.

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Edited by Saman